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W840 DKE

2000 BMW 728

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,892 mi
Last recorded147,892 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW 728108,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW840 DKE
MakeBMW
Model728
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2023 147,892 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 146,585 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 146,585 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 146,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Intermediate drop arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 174,786 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Intermediate drop arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 145,105 miles

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 143,719 miles

general under body rust

Pass 8 Mar 2017 129,435 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 129,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 118,813 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 100,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 100,794 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low on outside edge

Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,334 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 88,693 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,851 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 76,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 21 Mar 2009 69,979 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 69,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 64,962 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 59,674 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 53,848 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 728?

Based on 84,739 MOT tests across 7,020 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,164
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,020
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,391
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,768
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,300
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,183
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,071
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W840 DKE is a 2000 BMW 728 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2000 BMW 728 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 108,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 728 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W840 DKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 728 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 728 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W840 DKE is a 2000 BMW 728, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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